Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
About Us
In 2003, the Cotmanhay branch joined A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service. Before then, it was the headquarters of the Ilkeston Co-op Funeral Service, which opened in 1979.
Bennerley House, the beautiful building where the funeral home is located, originally belonged to a local carpenters and includes a reception area, family rooms, visitation rooms, cold room facilities and garaging for part of our fleet of Rolls-Royce hearses and limousines.
Mick Schofield is the funeral director responsible for this office and is assisted by funeral director Nikki Anderson.
The opening times are from 9 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday, but you can call at any time on the telephone number to arrange an appointment – you will then be able to arrange a meeting at your convenience.
The branch covers all of Cotmanhay and its surrounding area, including Awsworth, Cossall, Eastwood, Heanor, Langley Mill, Loscoe, Shipley, Smalley, Stanley, West Hallam and further afield.
A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service was founded in 1907 and is now managed by Nigel, Matthew and Jackie Lymn Rose.
Many families comment on the care shown throughout the process, describing staff as compassionate, respectful and willing to support them at every stage, from the initial arrangements through to the funeral day itself.
Several families emphasise the importance of clear communication, noting that staff kept them well informed about what was happening and what would happen next, which helped reduce worry during a difficult time.
Many families mention that nothing was too much trouble, with staff going beyond what was asked to help personalise the service and make the day run smoothly according to the wishes of the deceased and their families.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
5Christine Dolman2nd Sep 2023
Really helpful,sympathetic and heart warming people
Thank you all so much
Love the dolmans
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you from all the staff at Cotmanhay for these kind words. I am glad that everything went as you wanted it, even down to the weather! Mick.
5James Lindsay27th Aug 2023
This is the sadly the second time now that our family have used A W Lymn. I’m both occasions we were looked after with genuine care, respect and total professionalism. Thank you all so much for your kindness once again. Genuinely appreciated
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review and thank you for your kind words. It was an honour to take care of your mother and all the family. Nicola.
5Graham Hammersley31st Jul 2023
To meet everyone at A.W.Lymn Cotmanhay has been a delight and a privilege. They have provided a service which could not be bettered. Everyone has been helpful, compassionate, informative patient and reassuring. Special thanks are due to Mr Mark Hancock who put so much work, skill and humanity into the wonderful words he spoke in memory of my late wife. If I find myself in need of funeral services in the future I will come to you again and cannot conceive of any company that could equal your company.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Graham, thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. It was a pleasure looking after you and I thank you for allowing me to carry out the arrangements for Carol's funeral. From Nikki and all at A W Lymn Cotmanhay.
5Margaret Walton10th Jul 2023
Excellent service from beginning to the end. Treated us with respect at this difficult time. Nicola Anderson did a fantastic job along with the others. We felt at ease with them. Can't thank them enough
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for your kind words, it was an honour to take care of Robert. It was also a pleasure to take care of yourself Margaret and all the family. Thank you again from myself, Mick and the rest of the team at A W Lymn. Nicola.
5Lisa Harris3rd Jul 2023
brilliant services
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, and thank you for your kind words. It was an honour to take care of your son Antonio and the rest of your family. Nicola.
5Morgan Griffiths25th Jun 2023
Everything perfect
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for your kind words and for talking the time to leave this positive review. It was an honour to take care of your mother and all of the family.
5Lorrane Adkin9th May 2023
Absolutely amazing service. Respectful, professional and very helpful. They guided us through every step of this difficult journey. Every member of staff did their job with us in mind, from arranging the day, looking after Philip, and on the day itself. We were kept informed at every stage.
The celebrate Keith Brown gave an exceptional service at the crematorium.
Would definitely recommend this team.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave this lovely review, I am grateful you chose to use A W Lymn at Cotmanhay to look after the arrangements following the sad loss of Philip. It was an honour to take care of Philip, yourself, and the rest of the family. Thank you again from Nicola, Mick and all the team.
5Hazel Hartshorn3rd Apr 2023
From the first contact with Lymns, who rang me to say they were collecting my mum from the hospital, they were brilliant. They made everything so easy and stress free. Mick and Nicola were professional, caring, helpful and understanding and were a pleasure to deal with during a difficult time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Lymns.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am grateful you chose A W Lymn to look after the arrangements for your mother. Thank you again from Nicola, Mick and all staff involved.
5Sharon Dean27th Mar 2023
We could not have wished for a better send off for Peter and I can't thank you all enough Sharon
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, and for your kind words. It was a privilege to take care of you and all the family following the sad loss of Peter.
5Daren Hill18th Mar 2023
I'd like to say thank you to Nikki Mick Wayne @ aw lymn cotmanhay.there kindness & compassion and respect in every way towards myself and my mothers funeral service.thank you all so very much.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, it was a privilege for myself, Mick, Wayne and all the staff involved to take care of you and the rest of your family following the sad loss of your mother Ivy. Nicola.
5Geoffrey Peck11th Mar 2023
very good service all round
thank you
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, it was a privilege to care for your wife Joan, you and all your family. Nicola.
5Martin Darcy5th Mar 2023
Nothing bad to say. Thankyou for making the saddest day a little easier to bare.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Martin,
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave your review, it was a privilege to take care of you and all the family, following the sad loss of you brother Leigh. Nicola.
5Joan Hazeldine27th Feb 2023
Excellent, everything was carried out in a very dignified and respectful manner and we were kept informed all the way through.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for your kind words, it was a privilege to take care of Patricia and all her family. Nicola.
5Margaret Lawson22nd Feb 2023
All very well organised with that personal touch, Nothing was too much trouble and all ran very smoothly
, Thank you.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you for these kind words. Having known you a long time it was a real privilege to be asked do this for Mr Lawson. Mick.
5Emma Burton17th Feb 2023
very kind and compassionate everything was perfect for mums send off
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Thank you Emma for your kind words, it was a privilege for me and all the staff involved to take care of your mother and you and your family. Nicola.
5Tina Herrod14th Feb 2023
Unfortunately this is the 2nd time our family have had to use A.W.Lymn Cotmanhay. After the 1st funeral there was no other funeral directors we would have used. Mick, Nicola, Wayne and the other staff members are kind, supportive and professional. Any time and any question they have always assisted in any way they could, Nothing was ever too much trouble. Such a difficult time its lovely to know you and your loved one is in safe hands. We are beyond grateful.Thank you for providing our Mum with the service and day she deserved.x
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Tina, thank you for leaving such a lovely review but most of all thank you for trusting us to take care of your mum Rita. It was a privilege for me, Mick, Wayne and all the staff involved, to look after you and your family following the sad loss of your much-loved mum. My kindest regards Nicola.
5Valerie Shakh 23rd Oct 2022
Michelle at Lymns guided us all the way through our mother's funeral. Michelle went above and beyond to help us give our mum the best funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and it was done with compassion and thoughtfulness. On the day of the funeral we were advised of what was happening every step of the way. Thank you Lymns of Cotmanhay.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Valerie, such lovely words I can’t thank you enough for allowing myself and us all at A W Lymn to look after the arrangements for you late mum Eileen. You are all such a great family, it was lovely to have helped you all giving mum such a fitting send off. From Michelle and us all at Cotmanhay Thank you.
5Amanda Payne 6th Oct 2022
From the moment we walked into the office at Lymns cotmanhay ,we were dealt with by caring , compassionate staff. Michelle made a sad situation comfortable and as pleasant as it could be.
A couple of the lads had already asked if they could be scheduled to work on mums funeral as they had also done the funerals of our dad and younger sister! Michelle gave us the confidence to instruct them to carry out the most personal service and she also confirmed our choice of celebrant Tracey Mathews to be a great choice.
Tracey also encouraged us to have the service so aptly tailored to our dear mum by putting lots of hours in listening to stories from old friends and family.She was spot on with her eulogy celebrating mums colourful life, just perfect. We can’t thank Tracey and Lymns at cotmanhay enough …..you did our mum and us proud, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you, Mandy, Wayne and families.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Mandy, Wayne and family , thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review on Funeral Guide and for allowing us to look after your mum. It was lovely hearing stories about her, such a strong lady with such a fun loving and big character, im so glad you chose such a brilliant song for the end of the service. You really did your mum proud the both of you. I will pass on to Tracey Matthews and to Mick and Wayne and from us all Thank you again – Michelle.
4Paul Titherley 25th Sep 2022
I’m not happy with the thing
I will discuss this matter with manger in charge everything else was good
Matthew Lymn Rose replied
Thank you for your time on the 'phone, once again please do accept our apologies that Dad's year of birth was wrong in the Eulogy given by the Celebrant. He has apologised, and we will make a donation to the Royal British Legion on your behalf because of it. Thank you for making us aware.
5Neil Biggs 12th Sep 2022
I would on behalf of all my family express our thanks for the exemplary service you provided for Mum.Special thanks to Michelle for her care shown to Mum and all of us, her skills in organising every little detail meant the day went without any hitches.Special thanks also to Mick who's presence walking in front of the hearse only made the occasion more special to us, and ensuring we gave Mum a good send off.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
On behalf of myself and Mick we would like to both thank you for leaving such a lovely review. It was our pleasure looking after the arrangements of your mother and thank you for trusting us in doing so. From Michelle and all the Cotmanhay team
5Rosemary Wilson 15th Aug 2022
Excellent service.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Rosemary and Family, Thank you for the five stars and the lovely review and trusting us to look After Alan’s funeral arrangements, From Michelle and all at Cotmanhay
5Christopher Grubb14th Aug 2022
Couldn't do enough for us. Staff were amazing and helped with everything they could. Couldn't ask for better for my mums service.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Chris and Vicky
Thank you for allowing and trusting us to take care of Whendy and taking the time to leave such a lovely review, From Michelle, Julia and us all at Cotmanhay
5Nick Sharp24th Jul 2022
Very professional and friendly, the organisation of the funeral was above expectation.
Even stayed open late, so I could see my mum.
Took the worry and work away, made it much easier.
10 out of 10.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Nick and family, thank you for letting us look after the funeral arrangements for your late mother and for leaving such a lovely review. It was my pleasure staying a little longer so you could all visit mum together as a family, you all did her proud. From us all at Cotmanhay Thank you again
5Joyce Lander11th Jul 2022
There is nothing I can say other than that you were excellent in every way in helping me after the death of my husband.
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Dear Joyce, it was a privilege looking after you and the arrangements of Micks funeral at such a difficult time, You really did him proud. Thankyou for the lovely comments. Michelle
5Paul Henshaw24th May 2022
Excellent service from collecting our Mother right through to the cremation. All staff very understanding a very good team of people. Special thank you to Mick Schofield who made a difficult time much easier to deal with.
Paul Henshaw
A.W. Lymn, Cotmanhay Team replied
Paul, thanks to your and Gary for these kind words, I'm glad I was able to make things a little easier for you at this difficult time. Mick.
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
Latest Verified Reviews
Christine Dolman2nd Sep 2023
Really helpful,sympathetic and heart warming people
Thank you all so much
Love the dolmans
James Lindsay27th Aug 2023
This is the sadly the second time now that our family have used A W Lymn. I’m both occasions we were looked after with genuine care, respect and total professionalism. Thank you all so much for your kindness once again. Genuinely appreciated
Graham Hammersley31st Jul 2023
To meet everyone at A.W.Lymn Cotmanhay has been a delight and a privilege. They have provided a service which could not be bettered. Everyone has been helpful, compassionate, informative patient and reassuring. Special thanks are due to Mr Mark Hancock who put so much work, skill and humanity into the wonderful words he spoke in memory of my late wife. If I find myself in need of funeral services in the future I will come to you again and cannot conceive of any company that could equal your company.
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